Wyoming law enforcement agencies are working cooperatively on unsolved
missing person and homicide cases located throughout the State of Wyoming. A
brief summary of each missing person case and unsolved homicide case is
provided. Anyone with information regarding any of these cases is urged to
contact the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction or the Wyoming Division of
Criminal Investigation. Information may also be submitted through this websitehere.

Case Summaries

Missing Person, May 8, 2017, Sweetwater County, Wyoming:Daniel Robinson was last seen at the Rock Springs High School on the morning of May 8, 2017. Robinson is 15 years old, 5'10" tall, approximately 138 pounds with sandy blonde hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Rock Springs Police Department at (307) 352-1581 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, January 3, 2015, Lincoln County, Wyoming: Joann Hakes was last seen in Thayne, Lincoln County, Wyoming on January 3, 2015, but has not been seen since. Joann Hakes is 42 years old, 5'3" tall, approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at (307) 877-3971 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, June 15, 2013, Campbell County, Wyoming: Shannon Nicole McIntyre McClure was last seen on June 15, 2013, but has not been seen since. Shannon McClure is 23 years old, 5'4" tall, approximately 230 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office at (307) 682-7271 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Suspicious Circumstances, September 9th, 2010,
Albany County, Wyoming: On September 9, 2010, the remains of Rosella Lovell were found in a
remote area in Albany County, Wyoming. Anyone with information regarding this
case is urged to contact the Albany County Sheriff’s Office at (307) 721-2526 or
the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, February 15, 2004, Natrona County, Wyoming: Justin Phillip Harris was last seen at his residence on February 15, 2004. Justin is in need of medication which he does not have with him. Anyone with information is urged to contact the the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, November 28, 2003, Sweetwater County, Wyoming: Clifford Haux was last seen in Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming on November 28, 2003 but has not been seen since. Clifford Haux was approximately 6'1" tall, 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black leather jacket, ball cap, and glasses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office at (307) 922-5296 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, June 21, 2001, Laramie County,
Wyoming:On June 21, 2001, an unknown male suspect shot James Kamai to
death on West College Drive approximately 75 yards west of the South Greeley
Highway. Kamai and the suspect may have been involved in a traffic dispute
at the time of the murder. Based on witness information, the department is
continuing to look for three possible vehicles used by the suspect: a small
black pickup with an older white camper shell, the pickup had gray primer spots
on the passenger door and possibly on the passenger side; a small red pickup
with a white camper shell; and a normal-size black pickup with gray primer spots
on the passenger door and possibly on the passenger side. Anyone with
information regarding the possible suspect or vehicle is requested to call the Laramie County Sheriffs Department at
307-633-4700.

Homicide, February 1, 2000, Platte County, Wyoming: On the morning of February 1, 2000, the body of Camilo
Moreno, age 35, was discovered near the Grey Rocks Road approximately 8 miles
east of Wheatland, Wyoming. Moreno suffered multiple stab and cut wounds. All identification had been removed in an attempt to conceal his identity. Preliminary investigation indicates his body was dumped at the location where it
was found and was there for a period of several weeks. Moreno was a
resident of Westminster, Colorado and was reported missing in November, 1999.
His car was found near Castle Rock, Colorado just off Interstate 25 in November,
1999. Should you have information regarding this matter, please contact the
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181 or the Platte
County Sheriff's Office at (307) 322-2331.

Homicide, June 4, 1999, Platte County,
Wyoming: On June 4th, 1999, the body of Larry Peterson, age 52,
was discovered fatally wounded at a cabin located approximately fifteen miles
west of Wheatland, Wyoming on Palmer Canyon Road. The investigation has
disclosed Peterson was shot and killed on the evening of June 4th, shortly
after arriving at the cabin. Should you have any information regarding this
matter please contact the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307)
777-7181 or the Platte County Sheriff's Office at (307) 322-2331.

Homicide, August 30, 1997, Lincoln County,
Wyoming: On August
30, 1997, the body of Robert Lee Thornock, age 41, was found in Strawberry Creek
in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Thornock escaped from the Cache County Jail in
Logan, Utah in February, 1997. Anyone with information regarding this case is
urged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at (307) 877-3971 or the
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, July 24, 1997, Fremont County,
Wyoming: On July 24, 1997, Amy Wroe Bechtel, age 24, disappeared while
jogging the Loop Road area between Lander and South Pass in Fremont County,
Wyoming. Her car was found parked along the road. An extensive search of the
area has failed to yield clues as to her location. Amy Wroe Bechtel is a white
female, 115 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about
Amy Bechtel's disappearance is urged to contact the Fremont County Sheriff's
Office at (307) 332-1000, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the Wyoming
Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, June 26, 1996, Crook County,
Wyoming: On June 26, 1996, the body of Mary Virginia Webb, aka Mary
Garcia, age 19, was found in a culvert under U.S. Highway 212 in Crook County,
Wyoming. She had suffered three (3) gunshot wounds to the head. Webb was a
resident of Wenatchee, Washington and was traveling to Conway, Arkansas. WEBB
was last seen in Billings, Montana and had been reported missing by her
family on June 13, 1996. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to
contact the Crook County Sheriff's Office at (307) 283-1225 or the Wyoming
Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, July 13, 1990, Sheridan County,
Wyoming: On July
13, 1990, the body of Jackie Lee McLean, age 47, was found near mile marker 27
on the east side of Interstate 90 in Sheridan County, Wyoming. He had been shot
eight times in the head. McLean was last seen in Rapid City, South Dakota on
July 8, 1990. He had left Rapid City for Hill City, South Dakota. Anyone with
information regarding this case is urged to contact the Sheridan County
Sheriff's Office at (307) 672-3455 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal
Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, April 17, 1989, Fremont County, Wyoming: Kathleen Pehringer was last seen on April 17, 1989 but has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Fremont County Sheriff's Office at (307) 332-1000 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, October 18, 1988, Jackson County,
Colorado and Carbon County, Wyoming: On October 18, 1988, the victim was found on Platte River
Road, East of Colorado State Route 125, approximately 17 miles north of Walden,
Jackson County, Colorado. The victim had multiple gun shot wounds to the chest,
back and a single gunshot wound to the head. Subsequent investigation indicates the victim may have been killed in Carbon County, Wyoming and the body left
in Colorado. No identification was found on the body and attempts to identify
the victim through missing persons, fingerprints, photographs and information
flyers have been unsuccessful. The victim is a white male, 140-150 pounds, brown
hair and brown eyes, approximately 21 to 31 years of age. Anyone with
information regarding this case is urged to contact the Jackson County,
Colorado, Sheriff's Office at (303) 723-4242, the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation at (303) 239-4211, the Carbon County Wyoming Sheriff's Office at
(307) 324 2776, or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307)
777-7181.

Homicide, May 3, 1987, Laramie County,
Wyoming: On May 8,
1987 at 6:14 p.m., Everitt C. Syferd, age 84, was found dead in his home at 1910
East 14 th St. in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Syferd was found lying on the
floor just outside the bathroom in the Northwest corner of the living room. A
metal scoop-type shovel was found with blood on it and is believed to be the
murder weapon. Syferd died of blunt trauma to the head. The phone line had been
cut and pulled out of the wall. The phone company reported a call was made
at 5:47 p.m. on May 7, 1987, but could not connect. Syferd was last seen alive by
relatives on May 6, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. No money was found in Syferd's house or
his wallet which was found in a pair of pants in the kitchen. The only other
thing missing from the house was a round leather flip-open type coin purse. Any
information regarding this unsolved homicide should be directed to the Detective
Bureau at the Cheyenne Police Department at (307) 637-6500 or the Wyoming
Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, August,1985, Sweetwater
County, Wyoming: In
August, 1985, David Vernon Lovely, age 19, was riding a maroon 1978 Model 1100
Yamaha motorcycle bearing California license 8N3477 fitted with saddle bags and
a luggage rack, was traveling from California to Massachusetts with his
family. They became separated in southwest Wyoming. Lovely was reported to be
carrying about $150 in cash at the time of his disappearance. Lovely is described
as a white male, 6’ 4” in height, 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He
has surgical scars from extensive childhood kidney surgery. He was last seen
wearing a three button white pullover polo type shirt, brown cotton pants, and
sneakers. He also had a green army jacket along with a red nylon jacket. Anyone
with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Sweetwater County
Sheriff’s Office at (307) 872-6350 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal
Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, October 20th, 1985, Albany County,
Wyoming: On October, 20th
1985, at approximately 0510 hrs, Shelli Wiley, a 22 year old white female, was
found dead in her west Laramie apartment located at 218 S Taylor #1. Shelli
Wiley was stabbed multiple times and her apartment was set on fire, causing
extensive damage. The assailant(s) fled prior to the arrival of police and fire
units. Shelli was last seen alive at her apartment by a family member and a
friend at approximately 0110 hrs. Anyone with information regarding this case is
urged to contact the Laramie Police Department Detective Division at (307)
721-3563 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307)
777-7181.

Homicide, May 12, 1984, Teton County, Wyoming: On May 12, 1984, Jon William Rice, age 26, was found in his residence located in the Twinberry Condominiums on Highway 390, Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming. Jon Rice was bound and had a single gunshot wound to the head. There were no signs of forced entry to the residence. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at (303) 733-1430, Teton County Sheriff's Office at (307) 733-4052, or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, October 21, 1983, Teton County,
Wyoming: On October 14, 1983, a
car belonging to Eric James Cooper, age 23, was found abandoned at a liquor
store in Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming. On October 21, 1983, Eric Cooper was
reported missing. On August 14, 1986, his body was found by hikers near Signal
Mountain Summit Road and the Teton Park Road junction. This is approximately 45
miles North of Jackson, Wyoming. The victim had a single gunshot wound to the
head, had been wrapped in plastic and buried. Anyone with information regarding
this case is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at (303) 733-1430,
Teton County Sheriff's Office at (307) 733-4052, or the Wyoming Division of
Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, August 10, 1983, Campbell County, Wyoming:On August 10, 1983, the remains of Mary Shondel aka Petersen were discovered by Wyoming Highway Department employees in the State gravel pit on North Highway 59, Campbell County, Wyoming. Mary Shondel was the victim of a homicide that was estimated to have occurred approximately one (1) year prior to the discovery of her body. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office at (307) 682-7271, or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, January 6, 1983, Carbon County, Wyoming: On January 6, 1983, John Michael Boutin, age 24, has been missing from Rawlins, Wyoming. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, November 13, 1982, Sheridan County,
Wyoming: On
November 13, 1982, Susie K. Weaver, age 72, was found in her home in Sheridan,
Sheridan County, Wyoming. She had been sexually assaulted and beaten to death. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Sheridan
County Sheriff's Office at (307) 672-3455, Sheridan Police Department at (307)
672-2413, or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Persons, November 8, 1981, Rock Springs Wyoming: On November 8, 1981, Amber Scholz disappeared from the Rock Springs area. She was last seen outside her apartment at approximately 3:30 am on 11-8-81. Scholz's apartment showed no sign of a struggle, and several personal items were left behind. She was in a child custody dispute with her ex-husband John Burkhardt at the time of her disappearance. Scholz was originally from Hamilton, Ohio and was also known to visit the Denver area from time to time. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Rock Springs PD at 307-352-1575, or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at 307-777-7181.

Homicide, August 6, 1981, Converse County,
Wyoming: On August 6, 1981, Belinda May Grantham, age 20, was found in
the North Platte River near a bridge in Glenrock, Converse County, Wyoming. She
had a rope tied around her neck weighted to a rock. She had been strangled. She
was last seen at the Natrona County Fair in Casper, Wyoming. Anyone with
information regarding this case is urged to contact the Converse County
Sheriff's Office at (307) 358-4700 or the Wyoming Division of Criminal
Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Persons, September 12, 1980, Fremont
County, Wyoming: On
September 12, 1980, Virginia Uden, age 32, and her two sons, Reagan Uden, age
10, and Richard Uden, age 11, disappeared in the Riverton, Wyoming area. She was
last seen in a station wagon with her sons when she left her mother's residence
in Riverton, Wyoming at approximately 1:30 p.m. The station wagon was found on
October 4, 1980 near Dickson Park Road and Trout Creek Canyon in the Wind River
Canyon area in Fremont County, Wyoming. Blood matching the blood type of
Virginia Uden was found in the car. Virginia Uden and her sons have never been
found. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the
Fremont County Sheriff's Office at (307) 332-1000 or the Wyoming Division of
Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, January 25, 1979, Weston County, Wyoming: On the morning of January 25, 1979, Charles Norton was found deceased at the Peerless Bar in Newcastle, Wyoming. Norton had been severely beaten with a pool cue. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Homicide, April 15, 1978, Platte County,
Wyoming:In February, 1978, Stella Ellen McClean, age 45, a resident
of Gering, Nebraska, disappeared at a restaurant in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Her
decapitated body was found near Interstate 25 in Platte County, Wyoming on April
15, 1978, approximately two (2) miles North of Wheatland, Wyoming. No clothing
or identification was found with the body. In March, 1983, the body was
identified as that of Stella McClean. Anyone with information regarding this
case is urged to contact the Platte County Sheriff's Office at (307) 322-2331,
Scottsbluff County, Nebraska, Sheriff's Office at (308) 436-6667, the Nebraska
State Patrol at (308 632-1211, or the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation
at (307) 777-7181.

Missing Person, July 4th, 1974, Carbon County, Wyoming: Carlene Brown has been missing since July 4th, 1974. Carlene Brown was last seen with her friend Christy Gross while visiting the Little Britches Rodeo in Rawlins, Wyoming. Anyone with information about Carlene Brown is urged to contact the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office at (307) 324-2776.Missing Person, August 4th, 1974, Carbon County, Wyoming: Deborah Rae Meyer has been missing since August 4th, 1974. Deborah Meyer left a relative's home in Rawlins, Wyoming to go see a movie and has not been seen or heard from since. Anyone with information about Deborah Rae Meyer is urged to contact the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office at (307) 324-2776.

Missing Person, April 26, 1974, Fremont
County, Wyoming:Larry Marvin Morris, age 24, has been missing since 1974. Morris was employed in the Riverton, Wyoming area as a seismograph worker. He
was last seen in Riverton on April 26, 1974. Morris was from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His vehicle, a green 1966 Ford pickup with Oklahoma license plates, was later
recovered in California. In May, 1974, two men were arrested with credit cards
and other items that belonged to Morris. Subsequent investigation indicated his credit cards and property were used in California, Idaho, Nevada, and
Wyoming. No body was ever found. No signs of foul play were found at the Morris residence in Riverton, Wyoming. Anyone with information regarding this case is
urged to contact the Riverton Police Department at (307) 856-4891 or the Wyoming
Division of Criminal Investigation at (307) 777-7181.

Please contact the law enforcement agency of
jurisdiction listed for each case or the Wyoming Division of Criminal
Investigation if you have information about any of these cases.